Boutique Hotel · Reading, Berkshire
The Roseate Reading
Grade II listed boutique hotel with 55 bedrooms and exclusive use opposite Forbury Gardens, Reading.
The Roseate Reading is a boutique hotel in a Grade II listed Edwardian mansion at 26 The Forbury in Reading, opposite Forbury Gardens. It was built in 1911 as Shire Hall for Berkshire County Council. It has 55 bedrooms across the original building and a contemporary house, a restaurant and bar, and several rooms for ceremonies and receptions.
Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples
It is a strong fit for couples who want a stylish city hotel with choice in the size of the day. The spaces range from a cellar for a dozen guests to a restaurant for over a hundred, and exclusive use of the whole hotel is available. That flexibility suits couples planning anything from a very small ceremony to a full party with one team running the venue.
Ceremonies
Eden, the former council chamber, hosts ceremonies for up to 50 guests and has hand-painted walls around the original fireplace. The Library holds ceremonies for up to 20. The Secret Garden courtyard is used for drinks after the ceremony.
Receptions and food
The Reading Room restaurant seats up to 80 for dining and holds 105 for a reception. The wedding breakfast can be a seasonal set menu or an a la carte menu. In the evening there are canapes, small plates or a buffet, with a bar serving cocktails. The Cellar suits a private dinner for up to 14, and the Whisky Room stocks over 60 whiskies.
Staying
There are 55 rooms and suites. The Roseate building has 23 bedrooms, and exclusive use covers all 55. The hotel also has a spa and a private cinema.
Getting there and the area
The hotel is a ten minute walk from Reading station, and Forbury Gardens and the Abbey Ruins are across the road, which gives you ready-made places for photographs. Reading has fast rail links to London Paddington. The hotel also has a spa, so guests can add a treatment to a wedding weekend, and the Reading Room restaurant and bar is open to the wedding party for drinks.
Good to know
- Eden holds ceremonies for up to 50 guests.
- The Reading Room holds 105 for a reception.
- Whole-hotel exclusive use is available.
Frequently asked questions
Can we book the whole hotel?
Yes. Exclusive use covers all 55 bedrooms and up to 105 dining guests.
What is the smallest ceremony space?
The Library holds ceremonies for up to 20 guests.
Where can guests have drinks outside?
The Secret Garden courtyard is used for drinks after the ceremony.
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